Senior Construction Inspector - Airport Rail Transit Project

Jacobs; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee a major airport rail transit project in New Jersey, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and safety requirements while coordinating with contractors, engineers and stakeholders.

You will review field activities, document progress, support testing and commissioning, and help deliver high-quality infrastructure on a critical transportation program that improves regional mobility and airport operations.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting transportation, civil, transit, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Construction Oversight – Monitor daily field activities, verify compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements, and document construction progress.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation – Maintain accurate inspection records, field reports, photographic documentation, and quality control documentation.
• Systems & Infrastructure Inspection – Inspect civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and transit-related systems, including airport people mover, rail, station, and support facilities.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Collaborate with contractors, engineers, airport representatives, and project teams to identify and resolve field issues.
• Safety & Compliance Monitoring – Promote safe work practices and verify compliance with project safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Project Delivery Support – Assist with construction sequencing reviews, schedule monitoring, testing and commissioning activities, and project closeout documentation.

Skills

Field inspection experience

Documentation and reporting

Plan and specs interpretation

Shift flexibility

Education

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join a team delivering a transformative airport rail transit program that will improve connectivity, passenger experience, and transportation efficiency for thousands of travelers every day. As a Construction Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of complex transportation infrastructure, including guideways, stations, mechanical and electrical systems, vertical transportation elements, and associated civil improvements.

Position Summary

You will serve as a trusted field representative overseeing construction activities on a major airport train project. Working alongside contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders, you'll help ensure construction work meets contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations while supporting successful project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly visible transportation infrastructure that directly impacts regional mobility and airport operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Construction Oversight – Monitor daily field activities, verify compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements, and document construction progress.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation – Maintain accurate inspection records, field reports, photographic documentation, and quality control documentation.
• Systems & Infrastructure Inspection – Inspect civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and transit-related systems, including airport people mover, rail, station, and support facilities.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Collaborate with contractors, engineers, airport representatives, and project teams to identify and resolve field issues.
• Safety & Compliance Monitoring – Promote safe work practices and verify compliance with project safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Project Delivery Support – Assist with construction sequencing reviews, schedule monitoring, testing and commissioning activities, and project closeout documentation.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Demonstrated experience inspecting transportation, civil, transit, infrastructure, or construction projects
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification or ability to obtain
• Experience inspecting mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to work day or night shifts based on project requirements
• Strong documentation and field reporting skills
• Valid driver's license

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience supporting airport, rail, transit, automated people mover (APM), or passenger transportation projects
• Inspection experience involving elevators, escalators, or vertical transportation systems
• Familiarity with testing, commissioning, and startup activities for transportation infrastructure
• Certifications related to construction inspection, quality assurance, or transportation projects

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $150,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.